Jobs at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall execution of the UNOPS HR services in terms of quality and accuracy of work completed. Accurate and properly documented records enhance UNOPS capability in the HR management.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required;
• First University Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable and may substitute for some of the required years of experience.

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant HR administrative experience is required;
• A minimum of of 1 year's experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2003 and/or newer versions) is required;
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems is desired;
• Experience working in an international environment is an advantage;
• Experience with the usage of Google suite is highly desired.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and oral English and language of the duty station required;
• Knowledge of second UN working language desirable.

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Functional Responsibilities:

• The retainer is expected to provide one-on-one and group coaching services.
• The consultant/retainer will be responsible for the design and smooth implementation of the KEMCO learning and development plan, gender action plan and some elements of the people survey action plan.
• Topics may include but are not limited to: Identifying specific areas for growth, performance management debriefs, general coaching, leadership coaching, career coaching, and team building.
• The retainer is also expected to deliver online and face-to-face workshops and webinars. This may include but is not limited to: Design and deliver HR Learning programmes for Capacity Building in various areas of work, leadership, performance management and career management, design training material (slides workbooks, user guides.), report writing skills, official communication skills, facilitate team meetings or deliver a Training of Trainers workshops as required.
• The assignments will involve a combination of the above, based on consultant background and needs expressed by UNOPS KEMCO personnel and HR team.

 Requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree in leadership, Change management, Communication, Human Resources Management, Education, Business Administration, International Relations, or a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in training needs assessment, organizing and delivering a variety of trainings, sound knowledge and experience of delivering coaching at various levels is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in expertise in Human Resources, Organizational Development and an understanding of Performance Management, Career Development is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in designing and developing adult learning materials/resources/guideline is required.
• It is preferable that the individual has experience with, or in, multilateral institutions
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills is desired.
• Proven competency in public speaking, team building, conflict resolution, leadership development, and collaboration skills is desired.
• Demonstrates professional competency and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and meeting results is desired.
• Fluency in English is required
• Knowledge of any other UN official language is an added advantage particularly Portuguese.